Sermons on Inner Thoughts:

Have You Lowered Your Worship Standards?”/ Not Stuck In The Past: Worship That Inspires And Connects” Series

Contributed by Jason Martin on Dec 21, 2024

The importance of offering God the best in our worship and lives.

1. Introduction: Embracing a New Approach to Worship Last week in our first sermon, we reflected on the boundless and unchanging love of God, (God's deep, unchanging love for His people ) which calls us to respond with heartfelt worship. Today, we’ll explore how our response can move beyond ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:6-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Closet (Room) Of Communication With The Father Series

Contributed by Musasizi Ronald on Jan 26, 2025

But when you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you

There is a language used in baby class that a man in secondary can't accommodate, likewise, a man at the university can't accommodate the language of secondary. We should quit the language of using sticks to add 2+3. How long shall we stay babies? During Christ's ministration, He used ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13, John 4:23-24, Matthew 6:5-13, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven’s Praise To God’s Final Preparations Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Nov 8, 2023

Seeing how God prepares for judgment is critical, and a vital lesson for us today. If we die without Jesus as our Savior, the judgment is the same: to be discarded from His presence and put into the same category as this world.

Alpha and Omega, Part 43, Revelation Part 20 Heaven’s Praise to God’s Final Preparations Revelation 15:1-8 Introduction - Been studying Revelation together, to understand God’s plan for creation -- REM: Redemption of sin is granted through Jesus; and yes, we have a choice - Last time we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 15:1-8, Matthew 3:2, Exodus 15:1-19, Psalm 116:13, Psalm 75:8, John 3:36  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Advent - Hope And Prophecy About The Coming Messiah Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Nov 30, 2023

The profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a celebration of the coming of Christ.

Advent - Hope and Prophecy about the Coming Messiah As we gather in this season of Advent, our hearts resonate with the theme of hope. In our journey tonight, we will delve into the profound hope found in the coming light of Christ. Christmas, the clue is in the name - it is meant to be a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:11, Isaiah 9:6, Micah 5:2, Hebrews 6:19, Isaiah 7:14, Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 53:3, Isaiah 53:4-5, Isaiah 53:7, Isaiah 53:9, Zechariah 9:9, Matthew 21:5, Matthew 26:15, Zechariah 11:12  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by Dr. Tom Badia on Feb 12, 2024

An intercessor is therefore one who takes the place of another before God, doing spiritual warfare for someone else. We must work with the Holy Spirit for this to be done. (Romans 8:26) Intercession is not praying for yourselves.

Intercessory Prayer Definition: a) Working with God in prayer by using our authority in this world to bring about His will for us and for others; b) standing in the presence of a king or high authority to obtain grace and the provision for the needs of others. An intercessor is therefore one ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:23

Build Something That Will Last! Take Comfort! Give Comfort!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 21, 2024

Are we so focused on materialism that we have lost our vision for eternity? The are two judgments coming,.. the Judgment of the believers and the great white throne judgment. What treasures are we laying up?

BUILD SOMETHING THAT WILL LAST! TAKE COMFORT! GIVE COMFORT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com ( YouTube: Wade Hughes) 1 Thessalonians 4:18 Wherefore comfort one another with these words. 1 Thessalonians 4:18 (MSG) Oh, we'll be walking on air! And then there will be one ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9-10, 1 Thessalonians 4:18, Matthew 6:21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pure Religion Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Mar 7, 2025

Quick to hear, slow to speak, and slow to anger. Tachus means quick, swift, and speedy. Akouo means exercise the faculty of hearing to understanding that which has been heard. Bradus means take a relatively long time to act with deliberation.

Theme: Pure Religion Text: James 1:19-27   Greetings: The Lord is good and His love endures forever! Introduction: "YOU WILL BE HOLY, FOR I AM HOLY, THE LORD YOUR GOD." In Jan we have learned the attributes of God as Holy. In Feb we have seen that the worshippers God must be holy. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Methodist

The Struggles Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by John Dobbs on Aug 15, 2024

We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus.

THE STRUGGLES OF DISCIPLESHIP Introduction We have been studying aspects of daily discipleship. By now we know that discipleship is not simply church attendance. It involves a life that has been changed by following our Master, Jesus. He taught us the foundational principles in the Beatitudes. He ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Capturing Victory: Recognizing Our Enemy Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on May 19, 2023

"Recognizing Our Enemy" is the first of five sermons Dr. Vorce delivered at Lakewood Family Church in May and June of 2023. This message guides listeners through the scriptures to help them identify their enemy as they strive to live a life of victory.

"And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible." (Mark 10:27) In this Series, we will discuss the following: • Identifying our Enemy • Discernment • Inner Healing (and its practices today) • A Correct View & ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:27, 1 Peter 5:8-9, James 4:7-12, Ephesians 4:25-27, James 3:8-12, 1 John 2:16, Galatians 5:19-21, Galatians 6:7-8, Romans 8:1-14, Philippians 2:12-13, Ephesians 3:16, Hebrews 4:16  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

The One Thing They Took With Them

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Jul 4, 2022

A sermon for the Sunday following Pentecost, Year C, Lectionary 14

July 3, 2022 Hope Lutheran Church Luke 10:1-11, 16-21 The One Thing They Took with Them Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Today we hear the story of Jesus sending 70 followers out on a mission. Before they head out, Jesus gives ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Chronos: 2 Thess 1 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Aug 29, 2022

Christian are best encouraged in times of trial through praise, promise and prayer

This week we start the fourth oldest book in the New Testament as recorded in its publishing. We began with James on our year-long journey chronological study of the New Testament. Hence the reason we are calling this message series Chronos. It's a word that means “time.” We will be journeying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship In Spirit And Truth John 4:24 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on May 23, 2024

John 4:24 is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, where He reveals what true worship entails. Let us explore four key points which affect our daily lives.

Worship in Spirit and Truth John 4:24 Introduction Today, we delve into the profound truth found in John 4:24 (NLT): "For God is Spirit, so those who worship him must worship in spirit and in truth." This verse is part of Jesus' conversation with the Samaritan woman at the well, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17, Romans 8:26, John 4:24, Psalm 145:18, Romans 12:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray Privately Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2024

Talking about praying privately today- Matthew 6:5-6 (Material adapted from Bob Hostetler's book called "Red Letter Prayer Life", chapter 2 "Pray Privately") Given for Sunday School class

HoHum: My Uncle Galen taught me how to tie my shoes. Many before him attempted to help me but they did it backwards to the way I did it. When my Uncle Galen showed me it was the right way, left handed people do it the right way because they are in their right mind. Whether it’s losing weight, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-6, Luke 11:1, Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon On Living Like Its Heaven On Earth

Contributed by William Meakin on Nov 16, 2025

"Living like its heaven on earth" is a subjective concept that can identify with the pleasures of a personal trip to a large and comprehensive fairground of life that incorporates every conceivable ride possible.

William Watson Purkey, an American author, park ranger, Senate page boy, and a Gandy dancer once remarked: “You've gotta dance like there's nobody watching, Love like you'll never be hurt, Sing like there's nobody listening, And live like it's heaven on earth.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10, Romans 12:2, 1 Peter 1:15-16, 1 John 3:2-3

Wisdoms Voice Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 21, 2025

This is the 6th Sermon from the Book of Proverbs Series, "Wisdom For Life".

Series: Wisdom For Life [#6] WISDOM’S VOICE Proverbs 4:1-27 Introduction: Today, we come together to learn about wisdom from Proverbs 4. Wisdom is more than just good advice; it is a gift from God that helps us make right choices in life. It calls us to listen carefully and pay attention to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Baptist